Cobra CPI 2550 User manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Cobra CPI 2550
inverter. Properly used, this Cobra product
will give you many years of reliable service.
HowYour Cobra Power Inverter Works
The Cobra power inverter is an electronic product that has
been designed and built to take low voltage DC (Direct
Current) power from your automobile or other low voltage
power supplies and convert it to standard 115 volt AC
(Alternating Current) power like the current you have in
your home. This conversion process thereby allows you
to use many of your household appliances and electronic
products in automobiles, RVs, boats, tractors, trucks and
virtually anywhere else.
Customer Assistance
Should you encounter any problems with this product,
or not understand its many features, please refer to this
owner’smanual. If you require further assistance after
reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the
following customer assistance services:
For Assistance in the U.S.A.
Automated Help Desk English only.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish.
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT,Monday through Friday
(except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions English and Spanish.
Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance English only.
www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions).
English and Spanish. [e-mail] (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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2500 WATT POWER INVERTER
CPI 2550
Printed in China
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Contents
Introduction
Our Thanks to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Quick Evaluation Before Installation . . . . . . .4
Installation
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Ground Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operation
Turning Your Inverter On or Off . . . . . . . . 14
Remote On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power and Protection Indicators . . . . . . . 16
Operating Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Warranty
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Customer Assistance
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Accessories and Order Form . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Important Safety Information •
Before installing and using your Cobra power inverter,
please read these general precautions and warnings.
Caution and Warning Statements
To make the most of this inverter, it must be installed and
used properly. Please read the installation and operating
instructions carefully before installing and using it. Special
attention must be paid to the CAUTION and WARNING
statements in the manual.
CAUTION Statements specify conditions which
could cause damage to the unit or other equipment.
WARNING Statements identify conditions that
could result in personal injury or loss of life.
General Precautions
1. Never install the inverter in a boat’s engine compartment
where gas and batteryfumes are present.
2. Do not operate the inverter if it has been
dropped or damaged in any way.
3. Do not open the inverter; it contains no
user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service
unit could cause electrical shock.
NOTE Internal components remain
charged after all power is disconnected.
4. Do not expose the inverter to rain, snow,
bilge water or spray.
5. Do not obstruct the ventilation openings.
6. Do not install the inverter in zero-clearance
compartment.
CAUTION This inverter should be used in
negative ground applications only.
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WARNING Power inverters contain components
that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent
fire or explosion, do not install the inverter in
areas or compartments containing batteries or
flammable materials or in locations that require
ignition-protected equipment.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover
or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install
inverter in zero-clearance compartment.
Caution: Rechargeable Appliances
Certain chargers for small nickel cadmium batteries
can be damaged if connected to the Cobra 2500 watt
inverter. Two particular types of equipment are
prone to this problem:
1. Small battery-operated appliances
such as flashlights, razors, and
night lights that can be plugged
directly into an AC receptacle to
recharge.
2. Certain battery chargers for
battery packs used in hand
power tools. These chargers have
aWARNING label stating that
dangerous voltages are present
at the battery terminals.
This problem does not occur with the vast majority of
battery operated equipment. Most use a separate charger
or transformer that is plugged into the AC receptacle and
produces a low voltage output. If the label on the AC
adapter or charger states that it produces a low voltage
AC or DC output (less than 30 volts), the inverter will
have no problem powering the adapter safely.
Cobra 2500 Watt Output Waveform
Some very sensitive electronic equipment may not
operate satisfactory on “square wave” or “modified
sine wave.” The output waveform is referred to as
“square wave” or “modified sine wave.” It is a stepped
waveform designed to have characteristics similar
to the sine wave shape of utility power. A waveform
of this nature is suitable for most AC loads (including
linear and switching power suppliers used in electronic
equipment, transformers and motors).
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Quick Evaluation Before Installation •
This section provides you with basic information about
the inverter and how to check its performance before
installation.
Be sure to have on hand:
£A12 volt DC power source (such as a vehicle battery).
The power source must provide
between 11 and 15 volts DC and be
able to supply enough current to
run the test load. As a rough guide,
divide the wattage of the test load
by 10 to get the current (in amperes)
the power source must deliver.
£Aset of cables to connect the power source to the
inverter (not included).
The cables must be as short and thick as possible in
order to reduce the voltage drop between the power
source and the inverter when drawing current from
the power source.
If the cable suffers an excessive voltage drop, the inverter
may shut down when drawing higher currents because
the voltage at the inverter dropped below 10 volts.
#4 AWG stranded copper cable is recommended. It
should be no longer than four feet (one and one-half
meters).
The end of the cable that connects to the inverter must
have its insulation stripped off for about one-half inch
(one and one-half cm) back from the end, exposing the
bare copper.
The other end of the cable, which connects to the power
source, must be terminated with a lug or other connector
that provides a secure, low resistance connection.
For example, if the power source is a battery, the cable
must be terminated with a battery terminal that clamps
to the post on the battery.
£Atest load that can be plugged into the AC receptacle on
the inverter for short term testing at a low power level.
The following cables are recommended for testing low
power level test loads only.
Test Load Minimum
Power Cable Size
100W # 16 AWG copper
250W # 12 AWG copper
500W # 8 AWG copper
To check your inverter’s performance before installation:
1. Turn the inverter off (see page 14
for details). If the power source is
aDC power supply, switch it off
as well.
2. Connect cables to power input
terminals (see page 8 for details).
3. Connect cables to power source
(see page 8 for details).
4. Check to make sure all
connections are secure.
5. Turn the inverter on.If the
power source is a DC power
supply, switch it on first.
6. Plug in the test load.
The inverter should supply power
to the load. If the inverter is not
working properly, refer to the
troubleshooting guide on page 18
or power and protection indicators
section on page 16.
Power Supply
Test Load
On/Off Switch to Off
Connect Terminals
Connect Power Source
On/Off Switchto On
Connect Test Load
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Installation Requirements •
The inverter must be installed in an area that meets
all of the following requirements:
A. Dry
Do not place in an area where water can drip
or splash on the inverter.
B. Cool
Ambient air temperature should be between 30°F
and 105°F (0°C and 40°C). The cooler the better.
C. Ventilate
Allow at least one inch (three cm) of clearance around
the inverter for proper airflow. Make sure that ventilation
openings on the ends of the unit are not obstructed.
D. Safe
Do not install the inverter in the same compartment
as a battery or in any compartment that contains
flammable liquids such as gasoline.
E. Close to Battery
Install unit as close to battery as possible (without
being in the same compartment) to minimize the
length of cable required to connect the inverter to
the battery. It is better and cheaper to run longer
AC wires than longer DC wires (cables).
CAUTION To avoid fire, do not cover or obstruct
ventilation openings. Do not install inverter in a zero-
clearance compartment. Overheating may result.
CAUTION The inverter must only be connected to
batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts.
It will not work with a 6 volt battery, and will be
damaged if it is connected to a 16 volt battery.
WARNING This unit contains components
which can produce arcs or sparks. To prevent
fire or explosion, do not install in compartments
containing a battery or flammable materials,
or in a location which requires ignition
protected equipment.
WARNING This unit is suitable for installation
in negative ground applications only. Do not
attempt to install to a positive ground application.
Mounting •
To mount your inverter:
1. Place the inverter on a flat surface with the
mounting bracket against the mounting surface.
2. Mount to secure surface using mounting hardware
that is corrosion resistant (not included).
The inverter can be mounted horizontally or vertically.
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Connecting Cables (not included) •
Power wire and wiring are very important to the performance
of the inverter. Because the inverter has a low voltage,
high current input, low resistance wiring is essential
between the battery and inverter. This is so it can deliver
the maximum amount of energy to the load.
Use only copper wire. Aluminum wire has about one-third
more resistance than copper wire of the same size, plus it
is difficult to make good, low-resistance connections to
aluminum wire.
We recommend two #4 AWG copper cables (90°C
insulation rating) as the minimum size for connections
between the battery and inverter.
Keep the cable length as short as possible, no more
than four feet (one and one-half meters). This will keep
the voltage drop to a minimum.
If the cable has too much voltage drop, the inverter
may shut down when drawing higher currents because
voltage at the inverter may drop below 10 volts. If you
must use longer cables, choose thicker cables, such as
#2 AWG, and trim the ends of the cable to fit the terminals.
To connect the cables between the inverter
and the battery:
1. Turn the On/Off Switch on the inverter to the off
position. If the power source is a DC power supply,
switch it off as well.
2. On the end of the cable that connects to the inverter,
strip back the insulation about one-half inch (one and
one-half cm), exposing the bare copper conductor.
3. Connect cables to the Power Input Terminals on right
side panel of the inverter. The red terminals are positive
(+) and the black terminals are negative (-). Insert the
bare ends of the cables into the terminals and tighten
the screws to clamp the wires safely.
4. Connect cables to the power source:
a. Connect each cable from the Negative (Black)
Terminals of inverter to the Negative Terminal
of the power source. Make a secure connection.
b. Connect each cable from the Positive (Red)
Terminals of the inverter to the Positive Terminal
of the power source (the battery’s main fuse or
the batteryselector switch, if you are using one).
Make a secure connection.
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You might observe a spark when you make this connection,
since current can flow to charge capacitors in the inverter.
All power connections to your Cobra inverter must be
Positive to Positive and Negative to Negative.
CAUTION Electrical installations must meet
local and national wiring codes, and should
be performed by a qualified electrician.
CAUTION Do not connect the inverter and another
AC source (such as a generator or utility power)
to the AC wiring at the same time. The inverter
will be damaged if its output is connected to AC
voltage from another source. Damage can even
occur if the inverter is switched off.
CAUTION Do not connect the inverter to an AC
branch circuit that has high-power consumption
loads. It will not operate electric heaters, air
conditioners, stoves, and other electrical
appliances that consume more than 2500 watts.
CAUTION Loose connectors result in excessive
voltage drop and may cause over heated wires
and melted insulation.
CAUTION Reverse polarity connections (positive
to negative) will blow internal fuses in the inverter
and may permanently damage the unit. Such damage
is not covered by the warranty.
CAUTION We recommend a main fuse in the
battery’s positive cable to protect against DC
wiring short circuits (external to the inverter).
The fuse should be as close to the battery as
possible. We recommend a Buss Fuse ANL-250
or equivalent. The specific fuse ampere rating
should be sized to allow operation of all your
DC powered equipment.
CAUTION Remove any jewelry (watch, ring, etc.).
Be careful not to short circuit the battery with any
metallic object (wrench, etc.).
WARNING If you are making a permanent AC
connection to the inverter, make sure that the
AC wiring steps are performed before any DC
wiring is done. (DC hook-up energizes internal
components, regardless of the position of the
On/Off Switch). Working on AC connections in such
acircumstance may result in an electric shock.
WARNING 115 volt AC power is potentially lethal.
Do not work on AC wiring when it is connected to
the inverter (even if it is switched off)unless the
DC power source is physically disconnected from
the inverter.Also, do not work on AC wiring if it
is connected to another AC power source such
as a generator or the utility line.
WARNING You may observe a spark when
making the connection because current can
flow to charge the capacitors in the inverter.
Do not make this connection in the presence
of flammable fumes. Explosion or fire may
result. Thoroughly ventilate the battery
compartment before making this connection.
NOTE If only one power source is used, connect both
cables from the negative terminal of the inverter to the
negative terminal of the power source. Then connect
both cables from the positive terminals of the inverter
to the positive terminal of the power source.
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Power Consumption •
For each piece of equipment you will be operating from the
inverter, you must determine the battery’s reserve capacity
(how long the battery can deliver a specific amount of
current — in automotive batteries, usually 25 ampere)
or ampere-hour capacity (a measure of how many amperes
abattery can deliver for a specified length of time).
Example – Reserve capacity: abattery with a reserve
capacity of 180 minutes can deliver 25 ampere for
180 minutes before it is completely discharged.
Example – Ampere-hour capacity: abattery with an
ampere-hour capacity of 100 ampere-hours can deliver
5ampere for 20 hours before it is completely discharged.
To determine the battery ampere-hour
capacity you require:
1. Determine how many watts each piece of equipment
consumes. This can normally be found on the product
label. If only the current draw is given, multiply the
current draw by 115 to get the watt consumption.
2. Estimate the time (in hours) that each piece of equipment
will be running between batterycharging cycles.
3. Calculate the total watt-hours of energy consumption
(power x operating time) using the average power
consumption and the total estimated running time
(in hours). Power x Operating Time = Watt-Hours.
4. Divide the watt-hours by 10 to determine how many
power supply’s(12 volt) ampere-hours will be consumed.
Ground Wiring •
There is a screw on the rear panel for Chassis Ground.
This is to connect the chassis of the inverter to ground.
The Chassis Ground Screw must be connected to a
grounding point, which will vary depending on where
the unit is installed. Use a #8 AWG copper wire
(preferably with green/yellow insulation) to connect
the chassis ground screw to the grounding point.
In a vehicle: Connect the Chassis Ground to the
chassis of the vehicle.
In a boat: Connect to the Boat Grounding System.
In a fixed location: Connect the Chassis Ground Screw to
earth ground by connecting to a ground rod (a metal
rod pounded into the earth) or other proper service
entrance ground.
Chassis Ground
Power Consumption Ground Wiring
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50 watts x 2 hours
=100 watt-hours
TV/VCR (up to 25")
115 watts x 3 hours
=345 watt-hours
Blender
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Turning Your Inverter On or Off •
Be sure to have your power inverter properly installed before
attempting to turn the unit on (see installation page 6).
To turn the power inverter on:
1. If a DC power supply is being used as the power
source, switch it on.
2. On the left side panel, switch the On/Off Switch to on.
The inverter is now ready to deliver AC power to your loads.
If several loads are to be operated by the inverter, turn
them on separately, after the inverter has been turned on.
This will ensure that the inverter does not have to deliver
the starting currents required for all the loads at once.
Toturn the power inverter off:
1. On the left side panel, switch the On/Off Switch to off.
NOTE The On/Off Switch turns the control circuit
in the inverter on and off.It does not disconnect
power from the inverter.
When the switch is in the off position, the inverter
draws no current from the battery. When it’s in the
on position, but no power is being supplied to the
load, the inverter draws less than 500 milliamperes
from the battery. This is low current draw. It would
take more than a week to discharge a 100 ampere-
hour batteryat this rate depending on the age of
the battery.
Remote On /Off Switch (not included) •
An optional Remote On/Off Switch (not included) can be
connected to the Remote Jack allowing you to turn the
Cobra power inverter on or off from a convenient location
when the inverter is installed in an out of reach location.
Power On and Off
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Power and Protection Indicators •
The power and protection indicators include a green light,
ared light, an alarm and a current meter.
Green Light
Power on –The green light should remain on steady.
Red Light and/or Alarm
Current overload – The red light will turn on momentarily,
then the inverter will shutdown. The inverter will continue
to check for appropriate current levels while trying to
restart the load.
DC input voltage overload – The red light will turn on and
the inverter will shutdown. The inverter will continue to
check for appropriate voltage levels while trying to restart
the load.
DC input voltage shortage – As a warning that the voltage
is getting low, the internal alarm will sound. When the
voltage is too low, the inverter will shutdown and the red
light will turn on. The inverter will continue to check for
appropriate voltage levels while trying to restart the load.
Temperature overload – The red light will turn on
momentarily,then the inverter will shutdown. The inverter
will continue to check for appropriate temperature levels
and the red light will continue to blink while trying to
restart the load.
NOTE Amomentary sound of the internal alarm
and/or flash of the red light is normal at start up.
Current Meter
The current meter indicates the
current drawn from the battery.
It will not indicate the current
drawn by other loads also
connected to the battery.
For long term operation, the
current meter should remain in
the middle of the bar graph.
Operating Limits •
Power Output
The inverter can deliver 2500 watts for about 60 minutes.
The inverter must cool for 15 minutes before it can
resume operation at 2500 watts. Note: The wattage
rating applies to resistive loads.
The inverter will operate most AC loads within its power
rating. Some induction motors used in freezers, pumps,
and other motor-operated equipment require very high
surge currents to start. The inverter may not be able to
start some of these motors even though their rated
current draw is within the inverter’s limits. The inverter
will normally start single phase induction motors rated
at one-half HP or less.
Input Voltage
The inverter will operate from input voltage ranging
from 10 volts to 15 volts. Optimum performance will
occur when the voltage is between 12 volts and 14 volts.
If the voltage drops below 10.5V+/-0.3V, an audible low
batterywarning will sound. The inverter will shut down if
the input voltage drops below 9.5V+/-0.3V.This protects
the battery from being over-discharged. It will restart when
the input voltage exceeds 12V+/-0.3V.
The inverter will also shut down if the input voltage
exceeds 15.75V+/-0.75V.This protects the inverter
against excessive input voltage. Although the inverter
has protection against over-voltage, it may still be
damaged if the input voltage were to exceed 16 volts.
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Specifications
Intro Operation Customer
Assistance
Warranty
Notes
Notice
Secondary Icons
Caution Warning
Installation
Operation
Specifications •
Continuous output power (1 hour) . . . . . . . . . . . 2500W
Surge rating (0.1 second) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5000W
Peak efficiency (12V – 1⁄2 load) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 88%
Efficiency (full load, 12V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 83%
No load current draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 0.5A (12.6V)
Output waveform (resistive load) . . . Modified sine wave
Output frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58HZ – 62HZ
Output voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109V – 120V
Input voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.4VDC – 14.4VDC
Alarm voltage (unload) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.2V – 10.8V
Shutdown voltage (unload) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.2V – 9.8V
Operating temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . 0°C – 40°C
(32°F – 104°F)
Storage temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°C – 85°C
(-40°F – 185°F)
Protection . . . . . . . . . .Overload, short-circuit, overtemp,
reverse polarity, under/over voltage
Notes
All protection is automatically recovered.
To protect the battery, if the unit needs to be restarted
after low voltage protection, the voltage of DC input
should be above 12V.
Toextend the life of the fan, it will stop when there is no
load. The speed of the fan increases as the load increases.
The unit is completely insulated in input and output for
added safety.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Intro Operation Customer
Assistance
Warranty
Notes
Notice
Secondary Icons
Caution Warning
Installation
Operation
Problem/Symptom
Low output voltage
No output voltage
No output voltage
after prolonged use
No output voltage,
“Protect” indicator
lighted
No output voltage
No output voltage
Low battery alarm
on all the time
Possible Causes
Overload
Low input voltage
Thermal
shutdown
High input
voltage
Short circuit
Inverter
switched off
No power
to inverter
Reverse
DC polarity
Poor DC wiring
Poor battery
condition
Solution
Reduce the load.
Recharge battery.
Check connections
and cable.
Allow inverter
to cool off.
Reduce load,
continuous
operation input
current required.
Improve ventilation;
Make sure ventilation
openings in the
inverter are not
obstructed.
Reduce ambient
temperature.
Make sure
the inverter is
connected to
12V battery.
Check regulation
of charging system.
Check load for
proper operation.
Turn inverter on.
Check wiring
to inverter.
Observe
correct polarity.
Check
connections.
Make sure battery
is fully charged.
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Maintenance •
Very little maintenance is required to keep the inverter operating
properly. The exterior of the unit should be cleaned periodically
with a damp cloth to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt. At the
same time, tighten the screws on the DC input terminals. Be sure
vents and fans are free of dust or debris.
Product Service •
If you have any questions about operation or installing your new
Cobra product, or if you are missing parts…
Please call Cobra first!
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE!
See customer assistance on page A1.
If your product should require factory service, please call Cobra
first before sending your power inverter. This will ensure the
fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to
send your power inverter to the Cobra factory.
It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product
serviced and returned.
1. For warranty repair include some form of proof-of-purchase,
such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon copy of a sales
receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.
2. Send the entire product.
3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the power
inverter. Include a typed or clearly printed name and address
of where the power inverter is to be returned.
4. Pack power inverter securely to prevent damage in transit.
If possible, use the original packing material.
5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as
United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to:
Cobra Factory Service
Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA.
6. If the power inverter is in warranty, upon receipt of your power
inverter,it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the
model. Please allow approximately three to four weeks before
contacting Cobra for status. If the power inverter is out of
warranty,aletter will automatically be sent informing you
of the repair charge or replacement charge.
If you have any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.
Maintenance and
Product Service
Intro Operation Customer
Assistance
Warranty
Notes
Notice
Secondary Icons
Caution Warning
Installation
Customer Assistance
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Limited Two-Year Warranty •
For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.
Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra power
inverter, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date
of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the
first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized
within the U.S.A.
Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective
power inverters, products or component parts upon delivery to the
Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied by proof of the date of
first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the
product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at
Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under
warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply:
1. To any product damaged by accident.
2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result
of unauthorized alterations or repairs.
3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed.
4. If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the
length of this warranty. Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental,
consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, to
damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
may not apply to you.
For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.
Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.
Trademark Acknowledgement •
Cobra®,Nothing comes close to a Cobra®and the snake
design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics
Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a
trademark of Cobra Electronics Coproration, USA.
Warranty and Trademark
Acknowledgement
Customer
Assistance
Warranty
Notes
NCaution Warning
Warranty

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Optional Accessories
You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local
Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra.
Ordering from U.S.A.
Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com.
For credit card orders,complete and return this order form to
fax number 773-622-2269. Or call 773-889-3087 (Press 1 from
the main menu) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT,Monday through Friday.
Make check or money order payable to:
Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept.
6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 USA
To order online,please visit our website: www.cobra.com
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$10.01-$25.00 . . . . . $5.50
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$50.01-$90.00 . . . . $10.50
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purchase
Tax Table
California. . . . . . 7.25%
Illinois. . . . . . . . 8.75%
Indiana . . . . . . . 6%
Michigan. . . . . . 6%
Ohio . . . . . . . . . 6%
Wisconsin.....5%
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Please allow two to three weeks for delivery in
the U.S. Prices subject to change without notice. •
An optional Remote On/Off Switch can be
connected to the Remote Jack allowing you to
turn the Cobra CPI 2550 inverter on or off
from a convenient location when the inverter
is installed in an out of reach location.
Remote On/Off
Switch (CPI A20)
Accessories and
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Operation Customer
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